Philosophy

Children are born eager to learn. And at River School, we believe that children learn from everyone – teachers, parents, and other children – and benefit from each interaction. As educators and caregivers, our role is to provide an environment in which children are encouraged to explore and be curious; where they feel safe and loved; where they can learn about their emotions and about others; and where they can gain confidence and social skills.

Our classrooms are led by highly qualified educators who guide children through developmentally appropriate activities, while also offering flexibility to meet each child’s individual needs.

The child-driven curriculum encourages a love of learning, with daily lessons that relate to the children’s interests and build on each child’s natural sense of joy and wonder. Through creativity and imagination, children achieve their greatest potential and are ready to meet the challenges ahead.

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What River School Parents Say

The school and teachers are a loving, wonderful second family. I am so lucky that my son has had such a rich foundation during these most important formative years. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to enlighten and enrich their child’s daily experiences and as a result have a happy and inquisitive child!

— Debra

Thank you for being such a wonderful influence on our son. The atmosphere is stimulating, safe and fun, and he came home every day energized, inspired, and happy. We, as parents, always felt secure and fortunate that he was there. What a terrific place to send a child!

— Richard & Georgiana

The facilities at River School rival that of the best preschools in the city. The classes are immaculately clean and well-kept, the daily programs are creative and inspiring, materials are abundant, and the educational atmosphere is sophisticated and fun. My children learned more than I could have imagined – and enjoyed the process.

— Judith

We have seen our son grow and develop in a warm, safe, educational, and enjoyable environment and this is something every family would like to provide as a daily setting for their child. Not only did we feel comfortable leaving our son in the school’s care, but we have also been able to always relate our concerns to both teachers and administrative staff. The school was very helpful in finding information and applying for private schools – a very demanding process for New York City, which was completely unfamiliar to us.